I am not a Doctor or Nurse, but I have worked in the Health Care most of my life. Always ask questions and get help when necessary. See your Doctor and have your exams. Early detection is everything.
The best advise I can give anyone about health matters is:
Case in point. One of my eldest sisters was feeling very ill for a long time. She was weak, nauseated, and was having a heavy menus. She talk to her doctor who I feel is a great doctor. But even doctors can make mistakes. My sister is a social person. She smoked from the time she was 12 years old.
Her Doctor advised that she have a procedure in which the lining of the uterus was to be burned off with a net. She agreed and they proceeded with the procedure. In the following weeks she was a little better. But I knew something was wrong, when I visited her at her home in Pecos New Mexico.
She was lying on the couch. She looked very pale and she couldn't even lift her head from the pillow. She said that she was still having problems and that she was still having heavy bleeding. I told her that I felt that she might have cancer. Because all of her symptoms were not normal and the procedure didn't work. I didn't want to scare her but I wanted her to get more help.
By all accounts my sister is a very active person. She is constantly doing something. Whether is was hanging out with friends, playing tennis or playing pool. She is a active strong woman who rarely complains at least to this degree. When I saw her just laying there with no strength. I will admit, it scared me.
Thankfully, she returned to the doctor and told him she wanted a hysterectomy. I am not a doctor, nor a nurse. However, I have worked in hospitals most of my life. I was a Nurse Aid have experienced many things. I do not promote hysterectomy for everyone who has a heavy mensus. You must try every avenue first. What ever your doctor may feel is best for you.
My sister had the hysterectomy. Upon examining the deep tissue of the uterus; the test indicated she had cancer deep in the lining of the uterus. She had pap smears and they always came out good. But because of her persistence she saved her own life.
The doctor was very kind and apologized for not listening to her. And my sister who can be gracious told him it was OK. At least they caught it. Like I said before. This Doctor is a great doctor. He was my personal doctor as well. And he listened to me when I spoke. And helped me a great deal.
My sister was very lucky. He found the cancer in its first stage. It hadn't penetrated the uterine wall. But was somewhere in between. The earlier you catch cancer; the higher your survival rate.
But in all fairness, some illnesses cannot always be detected right away. Ask for blood work, CT. ect.... Especially if you feel that something is not right. And every recourse you have tried doesn't seem to work.
Remember god gave us Doctors who are wise; but they are also human. Some cancers are not easily detected. Such as in the case of my sister. I still trust my Gynecologist and would continue to use his services if I lived in New Mexico.
Things to look for in Cancer of the uterus. From: Cancer Society
Important fact: Uterine Sarcoma must be found early.
The following is from the American Cancer Societies Web Site:
"The Pap test, which screens for cervical cancer, can occasionally find some early uterine sarcomas, but it is not a good test for this type of cancer.
The Pap test is very effective, however, in finding early carcinomas of the cervix (the lower part of the uterus). For information on screening tests for cervical cancer, see our document, Cervical Cancer."Last Medical Review: 11/18/2009 Last Revised: 11/18/2009
Written by Donna C. Ledesma
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